The head of state spoke with the ambassadors about European and global security and about Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine. He stressed that the war has serious, far-reaching consequences for the world, and that as a result everyone must do all they can to end the war and support Ukraine. Other topics touched on in the discussions were cooperation in international organisations and that the current global situation clearly indicates the need to reform the UN Security Council.
President Karis also spoke with the ambassadors about bilateral relations and ways of fostering digital, economic, education and research cooperation. He thanked Italy for its significant contribution to the security of the Baltic Sea region and acknowledged its decision to base its next air defence mission in Ämari in the second half of 2025.
The Italian ambassador is resident in Tallinn. The Guinean and Mauritanian ambassadors are resident in Berlin.
